MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 6-SERIESs year 1985

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Pass percent:65.25%

(The average a petrol BMW 6-SERIES year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:2,092 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	130
Brake pipe excessively corroded	92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	42
Registration plate issues	40
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	36
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	28
Registration plate lamp issues	28
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	24
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Windscreen washer not working	17
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	10
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	7
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	3
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	130
Brake pipe excessively corroded	92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	42
Registration plate issues	40
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	36
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	28
Registration plate lamp issues	28
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	24
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Windscreen washer not working	17
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	10
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	7
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	3
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 6-SERIESs year 1985

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